SPRING WHEAT PROTEIN PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS
EFFECTIVE 07/19/2021
Protein Discounts for spring wheat are measured as percentage points. 
The required protein for spring wheat is 14%. 
There are sometimes premiums for protein measuring over 14% 
And discounts for proteins measuring under 14%. 
(Each percentage or point is further broken down in 20% increments or 1/5ths) 
Current Protein Premiums/Discounts for Spring Wheat
 
+1 cents per 1/5 UP over 14  vs. -4 cents per 1/5 below 14
(Up to 15%)   Protein Premium Protein Discount 
14.1% +  $0.00
13.9% - ($0.04)
14.2% +  $0.01
13.8% - ($0.04)
 14.3% + 
$0.01 13.7% - ($0.08)
14.4% + 
$0.02 13.6% - ($0.08)
14.5% +  $0.02 13.5% - ($0.12)
14.6% + 
$0.03 13.4% - ($0.12)
14.7% +  $0.03
13.3% - ($0.16)
14.8% + 
$0.04 13.2% - ($0.16)
14.9% +  $0.04
13.1% - ($0.20
15.0% + 
$0.05 13.0% - ($0.20)
15.1%  + $0.05
12.9% - ($0.24)
15.2% +  $0.05
12.8% - ($0.24)
15.3% + 
$0.05 12.7% - ($0.28)
15.4% +  $0.05
12.6% - ($0.28)
15.5% + 
$0.05 12.5% - ($0.32)
15.6% + 
$0.05 12.4% - ($0.32)
15.7% +  $0.05
12.3% - ($0.36)
15.8% +  $0.05 12.2% - ($0.36)
15.9% +  $0.05 12.1% - ($0.40
16.0% +  $0.05
12.0% - ($0.40)